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AYUSH
Prime Minister’s Yoga Awards on the International Day of Yoga  2021
Ever since its inception on the 9th of November 2014, the Ministry of AYUSH , Government of India  has been actively working with a vision to facilitate the adoption and acceptance of the practice of Yoga worldwide. One of the key initiatives of the Ministry of AYUSH , the International Day of Yoga , has gained international recognition. The objective of observing the International Day of Yoga  is to remind the people across the globe about the benefits of Yoga and take measures to build public interest in health and wellness through Yoga.
Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister, on the second International Day of Yoga  2016,had announced two categories of Yoga awards – one being International and other being National – to be announcedon the occasion of the International Day of Yoga . The purpose of the awards is to recognize and felicitate the individual/organization who/which have made a significant impact on the society, for a sustained period, bythe way of promotion and development of Yoga.
Due to pandemic of Covid-19, the applications for the award were not invited in 2020. However like previous years, the Ministry of AYUSH , Government of India  will be felicitating the achievers and unsung heroes and institutions of the domain of Yoga, from different parts of the country and across the world with the Prime Minister’s Yoga Awards . The awardwill be hosted on the My Gov platform, and consists of two National categories for the entities of Indian origin,and two International categories for the entities of Indian or foreign origin. The applicants/nominees for these awards should have a rich experience in Yoga, and a deep understanding of Yoga.An application, complete in all respects, can be made by the applicant directly, or they may be nominated by a prominent person or organisation working in the field of Yoga, for consideration under this award process. An applicant can nominate/can be nominated for only one award category, that is either the National Award or the International Award, in a particular year.
The nomination process for this year will begin from 30/03/2021, with the last date for the submission of the entries being 30/04/2021. The selection process is a well-defined process for which two committees are constituted by the Ministry of AYUSH , Government of India , namely the Screening Committeeand the Evaluation Committee , which will decide the selection and evaluation criteria for finalizing the recipientsof the awards.Interested applicants can access the PMYA page at https://innovateindia.mygov.in/pm-yoga-awards/to understand the nominations process and participate.
The winners will be felicitated by the means of a trophy, certificate, and a cash award of INR 25 Lakh, which will be announced on the International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2021. In-case of joint winners, the awards would be divided among the winners.
Ministry of Culture
Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi virtually inaugurates Festival of India in Kuwait on 17th March
Festival of India in Kuwait will strengthen the vibrant cultural ties between the two countries : Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi
The inaugural event of “Festival of India” in the state of Kuwait on 17 March 2023 was virtually inaugurated by Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi. Addressing the gathering, she highlighted the strong historical relationship between India and Kuwait and also appreciated the ongoing cultural exchange between India and Kuwait. She emphasized that the Festival of India in Kuwait will strengthen the vibrant cultural ties between the two countries.
The highlight of the Festival was the performance by renowned Indian cultural troupes sent by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The three troupes who performed at the Festival were;  Qutbi Brothers – Qawwali performance,  Hasan Khan and Group - Rajasthani Folk, and  The Anirudh Varma Collective – Fusion of Indian classical and contemporary music. The troupes presented a picture of India’s syncretic civilization with their performances drawn from diverse regions, cultures and religions of India.
Festival of India was organized in the State of Kuwait from 17-18 March 2023 by the Embassy of India, Kuwait under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Government of India. This was the first Festival of India abroad held by the Ministry of Culture following the Covid-19 Pandemic. The festival was supported by the Ministry of Information and Culture, Government of State of Kuwait and National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters , the Government of State of Kuwait. The Finale event was organized at the Dar Al Athar Islamiya , Yarmouk Cultural Centre on 18 March 2023. The event was well attended by Kuwaiti friends and Indian community.
Alongside the cultural performances, the Embassy of India, Kuwait organized ‘Incredible India – Tourism Exhibition’ and the Indian Coffee tasting event for the Kuwaiti friends and diplomatic community on 18 March 2023.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
CCI approves 100% shareholding of Lanco Amarkantak Power Limited by PFC Projects Limited, REC Limited, SJVN Limited and Damodar Valley Corporation
The Competition Commission of India  has approved the proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding of Lanco Amarkantak Power Limited by PFC Projects Limited, REC Limited, SJVN Limited and Damodar Valley Corporation.
The proposed combination relates to acquisition of 100% shareholding of Lanco Amarkantak Power Limited  by PFC Projects Limited , REC Limited , SJVN Limited  and Damodar Valley Corporation .
Acquirers
PPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation Limited , a Government of India undertaking. PPL has been set up to, inter alia, carry out the business of power generation and distribution.
REC is a subsidiary of PFC. It is presently a non-banking financial company categorized as an infrastructure finance company by the Reserve Bank of India.
SJVN is a listed company held by the Government of Himachal Pradesh and public shareholders. At present, SJVN is implementing and operating projects in, inter alia, the States of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh in India
DVC is a statutory corporation set up under the Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948. It is engaged in the businesses of, inter alia, power generation, transmission, and water management in India.
Target
LAPL is an unlisted public limited company engaged in power generation in India.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
President's Secretariat
President of India to visit Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will visit Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat from October 9 to 13, 2019.
The President will leave for Maharashtra this evening  and present colour to the Army Aviation Corps in Nashik tomorrow . He will also visit the School of Artillery, Deolali, Nashik on the same day.
The President will reach Karnataka on October 10, 2019 and attend the birth centenary celebrations of Maharaja Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar of Mysore.
On October 11, 2019, the President will lay the foundation stone for the campus of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research at Varuna Village, Mysuru.
On October 12, 2019, the President will visit Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Sansthana in Bengaluru.
On October 13, 2019, the President will visit Shri Mahaveer Jain Aradhna Kendra in Koba, Gujarat.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Government of India continues to effectively Allocate and Deliver COVID -19 supplies received from the Global Community to States and UTs
2933 Oxygen Concentrators, 2429 Oxygen Cylinders, 13 Oxygen Generation Plants, 2951 ventilators/ Bi PAP/ C PAP, More than 3L Remdesivir vials delivered so far
In the collaborative and collective fight against the global pandemic, Government of India has been receiving international donations and aid of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27 April 2021 from different countries/organisations.
The Government of India continues to be at the forefront of this fight against the COVID19 pandemic.
2933 Oxygen Concentrators, 2429 Oxygen Cylinders, 13 Oxygen Generation Plants, 2951 ventilators/ Bi PAP/ C PAP, More than 3L Remdesivir vials delivered so far.
Major items received on 6 May 2021 include:
- New Zealand
- Oxygen Concentrators 6 pallets of 12 units each 
- UK
- Cylinders packed in 20 pallets 46.6 liter
- Germany
- 1 Mobile Oxygen Plant- first trench
- The Netherlands
- Ventilator : 
- Oxygen Concentrator : 
All items received upto 6th May 2021 have been effectively allocated and promptly dispatched to the states/institutions. This is an ongoing exercise.
Prof S V Arya, MS, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi speaks about the COVID-19 equipment received from abroad including Ventilators, Oxygen Cylinders and Oxygen Concentrators and being put to use for treatment of COVID patients.
[DD News twitter link:https://twitter.com/DDNewslive/status/1390604996077576193?s=08]
Photo of an Infusion pump in use at Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi
Photo of Remdesivir being received at AIIMS Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh
Prof Amol Dubey from AIIMS, Nagpur thanks the international donors for the timely help through Oxygen Concentrators as a result of which many needy patients have received the much needed medical care.
[DD News twitter link: https://twitter.com/DDNewslive/status/1390605705384693762?s=08]
Photos of German Oxygen General plant being readied at DRDO facility
Government of India has designed a systematic mechanism for effective and prompt allocation and distribution of the support supplies received by India. The cargo clearance and deliveries are facilitated without delay in coordination with various agencies. This is being comprehensively monitored by the Union Health Ministry on a regular basis. This will help to supplement the medical infrastructure of the tertiary care institutions and 31 States/UTs, and strengthen their clinical management capacities for prompt and effective clinical management of the hospitalised COVID19 patients.
A dedicated Coordination Cell has been created in the Health Ministry to coordinate the receipt and allocation of foreign COVID relief material. This Cell started functioning from 26th April 2021.A Standard Operating Procedure has been framed and implemented by the Health Ministry since 2nd May, 2021.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Coast Guard mobilises its assets to help MV X-Press Pearl off Colombo coast
Indian Coast Guard  has deployed its ships ‘Vaibhav’ and ‘Vajra’ to render assistance to container carrier ship MV X-Press Pearl on which a major fire broke out about 9 nm from Colombo port, Sri Lanka on May 25, 2021. MV X-Press Pearl, enroute from Hazira to Colombo, is loaded with 1,486 containers carrying about 25 tonnes of hazardous nitric acid and other chemicals. The vessel is holding about 325 metric tonnes of fuel in its tanks. All 25 crew, including five Indians, have been evacuated. ICG ships Vaibhav and Vajra, the offshore patrol vessels with external foam fire-fighting and pollution response capabilities, were deployed after Sri Lankan authorities sought the assistance of ICG.
In addition, ICG formations at Kochi, Chennai and Tuticorin are standing by for immediate assistance. ICG aircraft are being brought to Tuticorin from Chennai & Kochi for aerial surveillance and pollution response. The ICG is in constant touch with the Sri Lankan authorities for the operation.
On May 20, 2021, a fire broke out onboard MV X-Press Pearl off Colombo port which was reported to be brought under control with the help of Port authorities the next day. However, on May 25, 2021, the fire re-ignited following an explosion reportedly due to the collapse of few of the containers due to rough weather. About 8-10 containers are reported to have fallen overboard post the explosion and fire.
The ICG, being an active member of South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme , is committed to its responsibilities of safeguarding of the ocean environment in the region.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Department of Disabilities under M/o S.J & E. asks state governments to make available information related to COVID 19 in accessible formats for persons with disabilities
Treatment of persons with disabilities should be given priority
The Department of Disabilities under the M/o Social Justice and Empowerment has asked state governments to make available information related to COVID 19 in accessible formats for persons with that disabilities. In a communication sent to states , it is stated that the Central Government has enacted the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 that envisages dissemination of all information in accessible format both print and electronically. Therefore, all the information relating to COVID 19 is to be made available in accessible formats for the benefit of persons with disabilities enabling them to deal with the situation equally with others. Also, rule 15 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules clearly mandates that all the websites must be made accessible in accordance with guidelines for Government websites, as adopted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, all public domain documents to be uploaded on the website either in OCR or in ePUB format.
It necessitates issuing appropriate instructions to Health and Publicity Departments of the respective State/UT to take immediate measures to make all the publicity material related to COVID 19 accessible in the following manner:
a) Print material in Braille and audio tape for persons with visual disability.
b) Videographic material with subtitles & sign language interpretation 
c) Information in the websites and social media with all documents in ORC / ePUB format.
The communication also states that Health Department of each state is to be issued appropriate instructions for priority in treatment of persons with disabilities as envisaged under section 25 of the RPwD Act 2016.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares a booklet based on last month's Mann ki Baat
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared a booklet based on the last month's episode of Mann ki Baat containing interesting articles on the topics discussed in the programme.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"I’ve been getting numerous inputs for the #MannKiBaat programme next week. Happy to see youngsters share their views in large numbers. Here is a booklet on last month’s episode containing interesting articles on the topics discussed.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with the President of Suriname on the sidelines of 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met President of Suriname, H.E. Mr. Chandrikapersad Santokhi on the sidelines of 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas  in Indore today. President Santokhi is on an official visit to India from 7-14 January 2023, and is a Special Guest of Honour at the 17th PBD.
In their meeting, both leaders held discussions on cooperation in areas of mutual interest including hydrocarbons, defence, maritime security, digital initiatives and ICT, and capacity building.
Suriname appreciated restructuring by India of Suriname’s debt arising from Lines of Credit availed by Suriname.
President Santokhi will hold discussions with President Smt. Droupadi Murmu, and attend Valedictory Session and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award Ceremony on 10 January 2023. He will also attend the inaugural session of Global Investors Summit in Indore. He will thereafter visit Ahmedabad and New Delhi.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves Revised Cost Estimate of Dam rehabilitation and Improvement Project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Revised Cost Estimate of Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project  at the revised cost of Rs 3466 crore with the financial assistance of the World Bank to improve safety and operational performance of 198 Dams, along with institutional strengthening with system wide management approach. Out of Rs.3,466 crore, Rs.2,628 crore will be funded by the World Bank and Rs.747 crore will be funded by DRIP States / Implementing Agencies  and balance Rs.91 crore to be funded by Central Water Commission .
The CCEA also gave its ex-post facto approval for two-year time extension from 1st July, 2018 to 30th June, 2020
Impact:
The project will improve the safety and operational performance of selected existing dams and mitigate risks to ensure safety of downstream population and property. The primary beneficiaries are both urban and rural communities dependent on reservoir and downstream communities, who are prone to risk associated with dam failure or operational failure. Further, through institutional strengthening component, effectiveness of Dam Safety Organisations will be increased to take the lead to make dams safe from structural and operational point of view through capacity building of staff and officials.
Details:
DRIP envisages following objectives: -
a) Component-I: - Rehabilitation of Dam and its Appurtenant Structures,
b) Component-II: - Institutional Strengthening and
c) Component-Ill: - Project Management.
The Scheme envisages comprehensive rehabilitation of 198 existing dam projects located in seven states of India namely, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Jharkhand  and Uttarakhand .
Numbers of dams with initial and revised cost submitted by Implementing Agencies are as follows: -
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Implementing Agency
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No. of Project Dams
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Total Initial Project Cost 
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Total Project Revised Cost 
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Madhya Pradesh WRD
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25
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315
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169
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|
Odisha WRD
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26
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148
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751
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|
Tamil Nadu WRD
|
|
69
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486
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543
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|
TANGEDCO
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20
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260
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260
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|
Kerala WRD
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16
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158
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360
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|
KSEB
|
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12
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122
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154
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|
CWC
|
|
|
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132
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270
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|
Karnataka WRD
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22
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276
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581
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UJVNL
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|
5
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|
64
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235
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|
DVC
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3
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|
139
|
|
143
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Total Cost 
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198
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2100
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3466
Background:
Originally, the total cost of DRIP was Rs. 2100 Crore with State component of Rs. 1968 Crore and Central Component of Rs. 132 Crore. Initially the project was a six-year Project which commenced on 18th April, 2012 with a scheduled closing on 30th June, 2018. The Project implementation has been granted in-principle approval for two years extension in the year 2017 by Union Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation and the World Bank with a revised closure date of the project by 30th June 2020.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Applications are invited from underprivileged Youth for full Fees Scholarship to join Bachelor of Vocational Degree in Apparel Manufacturing.
The Apparel Training and Design Centre, Yeshwanthpur Bangalore is inviting applications for 3 year degree program BVoc in Apparel Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship.
This Scholarship degree program under CSR, is an initiative of REC Rural Electrification Corporation Limited a Maharatna Company under the Ministry of Power, Govt of India.
B.Voc in Apparel Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship  - 3 Yrs affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development , is an Institution of National Importance by the Act of Parliament No. 35/2012 under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
Please Note:-
• Fee for above proposed degree courses will be met by REC Limited through ATDC under their CSR initiative.
• Preference shall be given to female candidates/SC/ST/OBC/first generation learners Ed
Eligibility Criteria:-
a. 10+2 pass meritorious candidates from a recognized board or equivalent in any discipline with minimum 50% marks.
b. Applicant should have Basic Communication skills, Mathematics, and Analytic skills.
c. Applicant should be between 18- 25 years of age as on 20/07/2023.
d. Family income up to 8 lacs per annum.
e. Minimum of total 60% of marks in admission screening test to become eligible for the
selection interview.
f. Reservations apply
Documents required for Admission:-
Educational qualification 10th & PUC Certificates & Mark sheet. 
Age proof , Aadhar card, and Caste certificate
Family Income Certificate issued by SDM of respective area. Of SC/ST/OBC/etc. 
Passport size photos of candidates -04 nos.
Last date for submission of Application:- 20th July 2023.
Contact Person: MS. SUNITHA V, PRINCIPAL MOB: 9731004040/9916807401 Apparel Training and Design Centre 17 G 40 th Main Industrial Suburb MEI Road, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore 560022
Kindly publish this press release so as to reach out to the youth to prepare them for suitable employment in the Apparel/Fashion sector.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
HAMARI DHAROHAR SCHEME
"Hamari Dharohar” scheme has been formulated to preserve the rich heritage of minority communities of India. The scheme provides for curating rich heritage of minorities under the overall concept of Indian Culture which includes curating exhibitions, preservation of literature/ documents etc. Preservation of minority heritage buildings has not been undertaken under the Hamari Dharohar Scheme. The budget and funds utilization under Hamari Dharohar Scheme during previous financial years since 2016-17 are as below:
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Year
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RE 
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Expenditure 
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2017-18
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12.00
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0.64
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2018-19
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6.00
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1.64
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2019-20
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3.00
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0.70
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2020-21
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5.20
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4.55
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2021-22
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2.00
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1.66
Hamari Dharohar scheme has now been merged as a component of Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan  scheme w.e.f. F.Y. 2022-23, aiming to improve livelihoods of minorities, particularly artisan communities, through skill development, education and leadership training, to support their entrepreneurship interventions.
“Public Order” is a State subject as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. The responsibility of maintaining law and order, registration and prosecution of crimes against life and property of all citizens including minorities, rests with the respective State Governments. Ministry has not received report of damage to minority heritage buildings from states.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Strategic interventions of Health Ministry showing positive results as AES mortality rate has come down: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
“A round the clock point-of-care testing facility set up”
“The strategic interventions made by the Health Ministry have started paying off and are showing positive results as the mortality rate has come down significantly,” Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare stated this as he continues toreview the status of AES cases of Bihar with senior officers of the Health Ministry.In the past forty eight hours there have been only five Acute Encephalopathy Syndrome  related admissions at SKMCH.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan further said that a round the clock point-of-care testing facility has been set up in SKMCH to monitor vital parameters such as blood gases, electrolytes, lactate etc,. of the children. “This facility is being further strengthened by deployment of biochemist and technicians from the Central Government Hospitals in Delhi,” Dr Harsh Vardhan added.
Dr Harsh Vardhan further elaborated that the diagnostics have been strengthened in the PICU. It will have a portable X - ray with CR digital to access the report immediately within the ICU. The CSF reports in PICU has also been operationalised . Portable USG and ECHO set up for PICU is also fully functional round the clock.
The Union Health Minister further said that the fifteen member Central Team of doctors and para-medics providing medical care will be replaced by a team with similar strength for further ten days ensuring continuity of care of admitted cases. It will oversee and support the State government efforts for management of AES cases at SKMCH.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that the multi-disciplinary team deployed by Department of Health Research will continue to work on varied aspects of research concerning Acute Encephalopathy Syndrome .